Product Reviews

What happens when the classic details of a trench meet up with the nonchalant swing of a cape? You've got the season's chicest topper. Cut boxy, to fit over many a modern kimono-sleeve or batwing top. Water-repellent cotton twill. Poly lining. Imported.

This really isn't a coat; it's a poncho with snaps at the bottom. It's cute but not practical at all; there are too many gaps and it's far too short to really protect you against the weather, especially if you use the snaps to make "sleeves;" raising your arms from your side exposes everything underneath. So I'm returning this one.

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Review 4 for Hooded Swing Trench Coat

Overall

5out of5

Quality

5out of5

Value

5out of5

TxTennis

Gender:Female

Age:45-54

Date:October 22, 2013

I originally ordered an XL, however, it runs rather large. I exchanged it for a L and love it! I think I want it in black AND khaki.

Review 5 for Hooded Swing Trench Coat

Overall

5out of5

Quality

5out of5

Value

5out of5

OverYonderField

Location:East Coast

Gender:Female

Age:55-64

Boy do I like this

Date:September 23, 2013

Worked EXACTLY as I required: A slightly rainy walk many blocks in Baltimore and it kept my purse and me dry. Except the hood would blow off, so I may sew one of the extra buttons on the hood in a spot for windy plus rainy days. Grey color and M size perfect.

Review 6 for Hooded Swing Trench Coat

Overall

4out of5

Quality

5out of5

Value

5out of5

Sbmm

Location:New York

Gender:Female

Age:55-64

Transitional trench

Date:September 18, 2013

For weather right now I keep this in the car with a light sweater underneath. The hood is great when running from car to stores.I got it on sale of the day.

Review 7 for Hooded Swing Trench Coat

Overall

4out of5

Quality

4out of5

Value

5out of5

Cuzsuz

Location:Los Angeles

Gender:Female

Age:Over 65

Great jacket/cape with one or two flaws

Date:September 18, 2013

Ordered the XL and it was too big (and I am an XL to a 1X). Returned for a large. Have not received it yet. Would have liked to see this a little longer -- the proportions would have been better. I feel a cape/poncho needs to be longer. The quality is excellent and the value(on sale) was fantastic. Looking forward to receiving the smaller one.

Review 8 for Hooded Swing Trench Coat

Overall

5out of5

Quality

5out of5

Value

4out of5

loves2shop4more

Location:New Jersey

Gender:Female

Age:55-64

Very cute runs large

Date:September 17, 2013

Very cute. Should've listened to reviews and ordered down a size. I wear L/XL normally and needed a medium in this. Had to return both larges. Love the comfort of these over sweaters and jackets so you're not stuck inside tight sleeves!

Review 9 for Hooded Swing Trench Coat

Overall

4out of5

Quality

3out of5

Value

4out of5

Torontofan

Location:Toronto, Ontario

Gender:Female

Age:45-54

Great style

Date:September 17, 2013

I purchased this on a Sale of the Day, so am overall very pleased with the purchase. I ordered a medium, and can see what other reviewers mean about its roominess, however, I expect to be layering it over bulky sweaters, so am happy with the sizing. Castlerock is a lovely grey, so no complaints there, either. My issue with the coat has to do with the quality - I lost one of the pivotal side buttons on the coat's maiden voyage, and when I checked the buttons securing the other side (there are two on each side to create the cropped arm effect), I noticed that they were hanging by a thread. On its first wearing!! So, while I'm generally happy, I would caution others to double-check the buttons before heading out. I now have a little sewing project I wasn't anticipating.

I saw this cape/trench on sale and had to try it for myself. What a wonderful purchase! The fabric is ideal for the upcoming fall weather in PA. I agree with other reviewers that it won't keep you really warm or dry and shouldn't be purchased with that intention. It is purely a 60-70 degree weather coat to throw on over a light sweater or keep you protected in a light mist. I think I will love having this loser coat I could throw on over anything without looking sloppy. The zipper is heavy and zips to a button around the neck for the hood. Castlerock is a beautiful gray and just as pictured. Based on other reviews, I ordered one size smaller (usually M top, 10 bottom) and glad I did. The M would have been way too big. I think I would even be perfectly fine with an XS. I have a feeling this will be worn every day until the first snow!

I bought the black. It's a great little jacket to throw on over anything! (Maybe not if you're going to the Oscars....but everything else!). I love the fabric and the drape of it. I think any size would fit anyone! Highly recommend....even if you don't need another jacket...at this sale price!

Review 12 for Hooded Swing Trench Coat

Overall

5out of5

Quality

4out of5

Value

5out of5

jillybean

Location:Long Island, NY

Gender:Female

Age:45-54

Cute Cape, Nice for Travel

Date:August 28, 2013

I bought this cape in khaki and liked it so much that I ordered a second one in gray. I usually wear an 8 Petite, but I found the Misses size Small fit fine. At 5'2'', I found the cape was nicely hip length, not too short at all. It gets compliments every time I wear it, and the hood makes it great for light rain and/or travel.

Review 13 for Hooded Swing Trench Coat

Overall

5out of5

Quality

4out of5

Value

5out of5

aamiller

Location:Oregon

Gender:Female

Age:35-44

cute, cute , cute

Date:July 30, 2013

This is a great piece. It runs a bit big and is not designed for heavy rain. But, it is perfect for those days that it won't stop misting! It is also perfect for wearing over dolman sleeves. This is rare to find in a rain coat. I am very happy with this purchase!

I am quite petite (5'4" and a size 0/2) and found the small enormous. I sized up thinking it would offer more coverage. It would be great on a warm, fall day, with the threat of rain. Not very practical in a downpour, due to the open, cropped sleeves.

Review 15 for Hooded Swing Trench Coat

Overall

3out of5

Quality

5out of5

Value

3out of5

EmmBee

Location:Wadsworth IL

Gender:Female

Very fashionable, but . . .

Date:February 28, 2013

The quality of this coat is very high, and the gray color is just as pictured. No matter how water resistant the fabric is however, this coat will NOT keep you dry. It is very short, just below the waist really, and because of the poncho-like design there is a large gap between the front panel of the coat and the back panel on each side. The back panel swings backward when you walk. Not a design for rain protection below the shoulders.

If I wanted a chic spring jacket I would definitely consider. I wanted rain protection, so it's going back.

Response from Garnet Hill:By Megan, Customer Liaison, March 1, 2013

Thanks for your note! We do have other water resistant styles if you'd like to try another style. Give us a call if we can help, 800-870-3513.

Review 16 for Hooded Swing Trench Coat

Overall

4out of5

Quality

4out of5

Value

4out of5

larrouxgirl

Location:Gulfport, MS

Gender:Female

Age:Over 65

I'm in love

Date:February 23, 2013

This is the cutest, sassiest thing I've bought in years. My daughter was shocked (and jealous) that I'd chosen something so stylish. She wants to get one herself. Love the fabric, the weight (light), the shape (raglan sleeves and a poncho kind of silhouette). I chose the grayish color and it goes with just everything. Good with jeans and a T or over dressier pieces.

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Review 17 for Hooded Swing Trench Coat

Overall

2out of5

Quality

1out of5

Value

2out of5

Upscalehippie

Location:Vancover, WA area

Gender:Female

Age:45-54

great style poor quality

Date:February 18, 2013

I returned this after the first one had a hole in a pocket and thready, poorly sewn seams. Really liked the style and hoped the poor quality was a fluke. Quality on the second no better than the first. I am keeping it because I love the style but it is not worth half what I paid for it. This is the second poor quality purchase recently from GH and I will be unlikely to keep ordering from them.

Response from Garnet Hill:By Megan, Customer Liaison, March 1, 2013

We appreciate your feedback and are reviewing your comments with our team! Keep in mind, we're happy to help you with a return or exchange at any time!

Review 18 for Hooded Swing Trench Coat

Overall

4out of5

Quality

4out of5

Value

4out of5

Recommended

Location:Tampa, Florida

Gender:Female

Age:25-34

Great to throw on & has a hood!

Date:February 18, 2013

This jacket that can double as a "cape" type jacket is perfect for any type of spring/summer weather. It also has a hood, which is great for spring showers. I must admit, I like it better when it has the "sleeves" buttoned, but the button holes are a bit large, so they often come unbuttoned when you are wearing the jacket & moving around. But I still really love it!